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Escape Dinghy

• By Tom Neale
• Updated: July 31, 2002

Sunfish Laser unveiled the revolutionary Escape daysailer two years ago in Florida. Company president Peter Johnstone remarked, I want to bring new sailors into the sport, and until the creation of the Escape, the vehicle to do so did not exist. At just under 12 feet, rotationally cast of impact-resistant polyethylene and foam, powered by a simple self-tacking rig with its own dial-up trimming key, stable as a gym floor, the Escape had instant appeal. It went on to become one of the best-selling sailboats in North America. It has been joined this year by a smaller version, the Escape 9.

These boats are innovative and unintimidating; designed to bring people into sailing easily. If you already know how to sail, it’s straight to the fun. Escapes make great performance dinghies to launch when you reach a new anchorage and want to stretch your big-boat cruising legs.

Rotational molding with polyethylene, a technology utilized for years to build kayaks and other small boats, allows Escapes to be produced inexpensively. They are tough enough to drag up a beach, over your toe rail, or even across a parking lot with a heavy company representative aboard. Regarding long-term effects of ultraviolet rays, a company spokesman said that sea kayaks produced with the same process and subjected to the same environmental conditions have fared well over a period of years.

Aboard both the 12 and the 9, designer Garry Hoyt of Newport R&D provides a fine entry forward that flairs dramatically out over the water. The flair begins above the prow, extends aft as the hull rises to meet it, and ends in a flat, wide stern – hence these boats’ substantial form stability. Two riblike longitudinals extend fore and aft along the bottom to aid tracking. The deck is convex to shed water over the bow.

Rigging up is easy. The sail slips over a light, two-piece carbon fiber mast and is secured with industrial-grade Velcro. There are only two lines; one rolls and unrolls the sail around the mast, and the other is the sheet. A spring-loaded kick-up rudder and a retractable daggerboard get you in and out of shallow water. The boom is inserted into the deck just aft of the mast, where it pivots according to trim.

A great feature for beginners is Escape’s color-coded AutoSail system. Just forward of the mast, a wind indicator spins atop a color-coded card. Corresponding colors encircle the base of the pivoting boom. Line up the arrow on the boom with the color indicated by the windex and youÕre in trim. I’ve been sailing for 40 years and I found myself peeking to see if the AutoSail agreed with me. It mostly did; when it didn’t, it was more on track than I was.

A wide, sealing hatch in the deck allows gear stowage inside the hull, and optional gear bags attach on deck just aft of the boom. The 12 is intended for one or two people; the 9 is more of a solo gig, although it will accommodate an adult and child handily. An open stern evacuates any water that comes aboard and makes climbing into the boat from deep water easy. Recessed drink holders molded into the after portions of the deck do double duty as handholds when boarding from the water. Both boats are designed to provide positive buoyancy when awash, even with the interiors flooded. The Escape 12 tips in at $2,199, the 9 at $1,899.

Escape 12 Specifications

LOA: 11’6″ (3.5 m.) Beam: 4’9″ (1.4 m.) Disp: 135 lbs. (61.2 kgs.) Sail area: (100%) 62 sq.ft. (5.8 sq.m.) Designer: Garry Hoyt Base price: $2199

Escape Sailboat Co. 200 Highpoint Ave. Portsmouth, RI 02871 Phone: (401) 683-5900

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Escape 12 Sailing Dinghy

Escape 12 sailing dinghy

Escape 12 sailing dinghy Formerly the Escape Rumba, the Escape 12 dinghy has been redesigned to be easier than ever. The Escape 12 features the SmartRig sailplan with roller reefing on the mast. This feature is usually found only in much larger boats, but Escape has found a way to incorporate it into a boat under 13 feet long. When you want to deploy the sail, simply pull the outhaul line and the sail unrolls. To stow the sail, pull on the furling line and the sail easily rolls up on the mast again. This also means the sail is easily adjusted to any size necessary for wind conditions. If it’s really blowing, reduce sail area. If the wind is light, pull it out all the way.

The sail sleeves over the two piece mast eliminating the need for halyards, and is controlled by a single mainsheet. All in all, it’s no wonder the Escape 12 sailing dinghy is considered one of roomiest and most user friendly boats in it’s class.

The hull of the Escape 12 is rotomolded polyethylene instead of fiberglass which allows for durable, lightweight, and low cost construction. This translates to an affordable boat that can take the punishment of beach sailing, g roundings, or being dragged along the shore. Like the Rumba, the 12 incorporates Escape’s Stableform Hull design making it 3X less likely to capsize than a traditional sailboat.

Most boats in the size range have daggerboards. They are great for sailing, but can be a real stick in the mud if you accidently get into the shallows. Instead, the 12 has a swing up centerboard tensioned with a shock cord. If you happen to sail into water too shallow, the shock cord will allow the board will swing up until you float past the obstruction, then you can easily return the board to the down position. The rudder has a spring loaded head which acts the same way. With a board/rudder up draft of less than 3 1/2 inches, there’s never a reason to worry about sailing into shallow water with the Escape 12 dinghy. This boat can be transported by hand, dolly, car top, or trailer.

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If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of RUMBA (ESCAPE). Built by Escape Sailboat Co. and designed by undefined, the boat was first built in 2000. It has a hull type of Centerboard Dinghy and LOA is 3.89. Its sail area/displacement ratio 34.63. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by undefined, runs on undefined.

RUMBA (ESCAPE) has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about RUMBA (ESCAPE) and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.

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Boat specifications, sail boat calculation, contributions, who builds rumba (escape).

RUMBA (ESCAPE) is built by Escape Sailboat Co..

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RUMBA (ESCAPE) was first built in 2000.

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1997 Escape Expedition 14.5 – $3,700

1997 escape expedition 14.5 – $3,700 with load rite 14f1000wt trailer and custom dynamic dollies dolly, so, what is it.

The Escape Expedition is a hybrid. What you are looking at is a Laser II  hull with modifications made by Peter Johnstone of J/Boats and Gunboat fame. During the 90s, Peter sold off most of the Sunfish-Laser designs to Vanguard sailboats. The Laser and Sunfish went to Vanguard, now known as Laser Performance, of Connecticut. He retained the rights to duplicate the Laser II hull form under a different name. This became one of the early Escape models in ’97, the Expedition 14.5. Essentially a Laser II hull with the Gary Hoyt, Smart Rig.

LOA  14 ft. 6 in.  Beam  4 ft. 8 in.  Hull weight 168 lb

Why modify a Laser 2?

Peter Johnstone wanted to develop sailboats that allow easy access to all level of sailing abilities. The Escape Expedition was created as an entry-level sailing dinghy with a very simple rig, designed by Gary Hoyt, designer of Freedom Yachts.

Is it easier to sail than a Laser 2?

Yes! It’s Sunfish simple! The hull is basically the same. It’s all in the simple beauty of the Gary Hoyt rig. It can be quickly furled around the mast to reduce sail. Or, the sail can be stowed completely around the mast when docking or coming to shore. The mechanism to furl the mast is very much like a roller furler found on jibs of other boats.  The high boom gives plenty of headroom for one or two sailors when tacking; making it an excellent boat for sailors of all ages.

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Rumba Escape 12

• Thread starter wtrskiegllk
• Start date Jan 14, 2017
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wtrskiegllk

Does anyone have/know where to find sail dimensions/specs? I need to have a sail made. Any suggestions? Thank you. Jonathan [email protected]  

SBO Weather and Forecasting Forum Jim & John

http://sailboatdata.com/viewrecord.asp?class_id=6887 is one source. Better yet do your own measurements then visit a sail loft and discuss your boat and the sail with the owner.  

Here is another source. http://www.cheyneyrock.co.uk/sailing/escape-sailboats/escape-rumba-dinghy.php  

I should think your sailmaker would have dimensions. Or be able to find the OEM loft that made those sails, and then contact them for dimensions. (Boat manufactures contract sails from a loft. They don't sew 'em themselves.) If not, it's a small enough boat you could take it to the loft, and they could step the mast and boom, and take measurements right there.  

Alan S. Glos

Are you still looking for an Escape Rhumba sail? I have the full rig from a damaged hull that includes a good sail and carbon fiber mast. There is a rudder assembly and daggerboard and a Seitech dolly that fits the hull. Are you intersted? Where are you located? I am in Central NY. Call or e-mail either way. Alan Glos Cazenovia, NY 315 655-8296 aglos "at" colgate "dot" edu  

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Suggest you take personal data off and send a private message thru forum to your intended recepiant Go to your pen name above to do that.  

Crazy Dave Condon said: Suggest you take personal data off and send a private message thru forum to your intended recepiant Go to your pen name above to do that. Click to expand

For a Private Message select the envelope on the right side of the blue banner at the top of this page. Or you can click on the intended recipient's nane in the post and select private message. Ken  

Hi Im looking for a centerboard for the escape 12. Please let me know Thanks  

Alan S. Glos said: Are you still looking for an Escape Rhumba sail? I have the full rig from a damaged hull that includes a good sail and carbon fiber mast. There is a rudder assembly and daggerboard and a Seitech dolly that fits the hull. Are you intersted? Where are you located? I am in Central NY. Call or e-mail either way. Alan Glos Cazenovia, NY 315 655-8296 aglos "at" colgate "dot" edu Click to expand

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The original Escape dinghy. The early Capitivas featured daggerboards, but on later models this was changed to a centreboard to make the boat easier to sail in shallow water.

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Escape Mango is a 8 ′ 11 ″ / 2.7 m monohull sailboat designed by Escape Sailboat Co. and built by Escape Sailboat Co. between 2000 and 2009.

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

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